After the rough weather of yesterday, today was very different. Dry, but chilly and windy at the start. In fact, when we crossed over to NC and took a break, it was downright uncomfortable to stay out. But we had to brave the chill in order to take in what was a beautiful start to the day. Falls colors were very visible in the TN/NC appalachian mountain area that we crossed early in the morning. (Sorry, NH fall foliage snob)
It was supposed to be a long drive today - 614 miles by my original plan. But I managed to shave off 20 miles in South Carolina - and got to drive through what I can only describe as a collection of junk shops posing as antique shops along Hwy 25. They were selling hot boiled peanuts - tempted as I was, I passed on that - it was too early in the morning. But it did bring back memories from India for me where we used to buy salted / boiled peanuts. They are tasty - if you haven't tried it, you must.
Georgia had an elaborate welcome and I could let Apollo run around for a while in the welcome / rest area. It was also a relief to be driving in GA where the speed limits had gone up to 70. The Carolinas were very conservative and I can understand that they were respecting the winding roads up and down the Appalachian mountains to keep the limits down. GA and AL had no such challenges and thus we were speeding our way to Pensacola, FL where we are staying for the night.
Driving down Hwy 29 S to Pensacola, I came across Morgan Cemetry. Nothing unusual there, but the sign by the road leading to Morgan cemetry was so appropriate: dead end! I wish I had backed up and captured that, but then, I was eager to get the day's drive done with.
Day 16 pics
We have completed 38 states with today. 5 more days, 10 more states and some 2600 miles to home.
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